In the Dred Scott v Sanford (1857) decision, the Supreme Court held that
a. slavery could not be prohibited by any state
b. the Fugitive Slave Law was unconstitutional
c. Congress could not prohibit slavery in the territories
d. The Missouri Compromise was valid
Answer: c. Congress could not prohibit slavery in the territories
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